Reunification of the Southeast Bill

[12th Doctor]

Oh, and once you are done with this "renunification" are you guys going to remilitarize Arkansas and go for an all out invasion of Missouri?

[Gabu]

Generally, I have tried to stay out of Senate business since I retired, but exactly what is being "reunified" here?  VA was never a part of the Southeastern Region, therefore, it in not being "re" anything with it.  Now, that leaves one remaining possibility, that being reunification with the Confederacy, which does not exist.

Well, as I understood it, they feel that the "true" Southeast is the states that composed the Confederacy in real life, and that our version of the Southeast is missing a state.

[12th Doctor]

Generally, I have tried to stay out of Senate business since I retired, but exactly what is being "reunified" here?  VA was never a part of the Southeastern Region, therefore, it in not being "re" anything with it.  Now, that leaves one remaining possibility, that being reunification with the Confederacy, which does not exist.

Well, as I understood it, they feel that the "true" Southeast is the states that composed the Confederacy in real life, and that our version of the Southeast is missing a state.

Of course.  They just want to unite all Southern Speaking Peoples.  They need breathing room.

[Dave from Michigan]

this still is a stupid idea

[Emsworth]

Senators,

I think that it is highly unlikely that we will have a 24-hour period without debate. Therefore, if this bill is to get a vote, either (a) Senators must refrain from debate for 24 hours, or (b) the Senate must invoke cloture.

[Joe Republic]

Generally, I have tried to stay out of Senate business since I retired, but exactly what is being "reunified" here?  VA was never a part of the Southeastern Region, therefore, it in not being "re" anything with it.  Now, that leaves one remaining possibility, that being reunification with the Confederacy, which does not exist.

Well, as I understood it, they feel that the "true" Southeast is the states that composed the Confederacy in real life, and that our version of the Southeast is missing a state.

Of course.  They just want to unite all Southern Speaking Peoples.  They need breathing room.

I don't really know what you're implying here, Super.  All the Southeasterners want is to reclaim Austria Virginia, which I can only guess they'd want to follow up with the Sudetenland Kentucky, and probably Czechoslovakia Missouri and Poland Oklahoma at some point.  Don't worry, I guess we could just appease them.  Its not like they'd want anything else afterwards....

[Gabu]

Given that pretty much every active Virginian has had their say, I don't really think there's all that much more to say about this.

Therefore, I motion to end debate and bring this bill to a vote.

EDIT: Given that I guess I have the power to start the vote...

All in favor of ending debate and commencing voting, vote "aye"; all against, vote "nay".

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Aye.

[DanielX]

Aye.

[Colin]

Aye

[12th Doctor]

Generally, I have tried to stay out of Senate business since I retired, but exactly what is being "reunified" here?  VA was never a part of the Southeastern Region, therefore, it in not being "re" anything with it.  Now, that leaves one remaining possibility, that being reunification with the Confederacy, which does not exist.

Well, as I understood it, they feel that the "true" Southeast is the states that composed the Confederacy in real life, and that our version of the Southeast is missing a state.

Of course.  They just want to unite all Southern Speaking Peoples.  They need breathing room.

I don't really know what you're implying here, Super.  All the Southeasterners want is to reclaim Austria Virginia, which I can only guess they'd want to follow up with the Sudetenland Kentucky, and probably Czechoslovakia Missouri and Poland Oklahoma at some point.  Don't worry, I guess we could just appease them.  Its not like they'd want anything else afterwards....

LOL... I'm glad that someone got what I was going for. 

[Blerpiez]

As a Virginia resident, I would like to say that I strongly favor remaining in the Mideast, and I hope that my senators take my view into consideration

[Gabu]

As a Virginia resident, I would like to say that I strongly favor remaining in the Mideast, and I hope that my senators take my view into consideration

Okay, so now we're at 3-4, if I'm not mistaken.

[7,052,770]

Aye

[WiseGuy]

I strongly oppose transfering Virginia to the southeast. If we transfer Virginia the southeast will be trying harder to get Kentucky and Oklahoma transfered as well.

I will fight to keep this bill from passing and will also try to convince my other Senators to vote against this as well.

Being a supporter of the transfer of Virginia to the Southeast, while I might not speak for all of the supporters of this move, I will not support the transfer of anything but Virginia.

Generally, I have tried to stay out of Senate business since I retired, but exactly what is being "reunified" here? VA was never a part of the Southeastern Region, therefore, it in not being "re" anything with it. Now, that leaves one remaining possibility, that being reunification with the Confederacy, which does not exist.

Well, as I understood it, they feel that the "true" Southeast is the states that composed the Confederacy in real life, and that our version of the Southeast is missing a state.

Of course. They just want to unite all Southern Speaking Peoples. They need breathing room.

I don't really know what you're implying here, Super. All the Southeasterners want is to reclaim Austria Virginia, which I can only guess they'd want to follow up with the Sudetenland Kentucky, and probably Czechoslovakia Missouri and Poland Oklahoma at some point. Don't worry, I guess we could just appease them. Its not like they'd want anything else afterwards....

I’ve been offering alternative after alternative to try to find some acceptable compromise in this negotiation, but have yet to hear you propose anything other than abolishing my brother’s region.  Looks like the Independents are becoming the “Party of No.” j/k

The bill was written by Dubya and sponsored by Sam Spade, so asking them would be the best idea.

No, I didn't write the bill

[MasterJedi]

Aye on ending debate.

[Emsworth]

Only one more vote necessary to end debate (2/3 majority out of 9 Senators present).

[Siege40]

While I've tried to refrain from making strong statements in this debate thus far, I feel as though I should make it clear that if this bill passes, it is my intention to veto it. I don't have a problem with regions state swapping, but this is not, unless the Mideast gets fair compensation, I will not permit this bill to stand if passed.

Siege

[Joe Republic]

While I've tried to refrain from making strong statements in this debate thus far, I feel as though I should make it clear that if this bill passes, it is my intention to veto it. I don't have a problem with regions state swapping, but this is not, unless the Mideast gets fair compensation, I will not permit this bill to stand if passed.

Siege

Thank you Mr President.  Your support (or lack of it, as the case may be) means a lot to us.

[PBrunsel]

Aye to end debate and bring this to a vote.

[Emsworth]

With six Ayes, the motion is passed, and cloture invoked.

The question is on final passage of the bill. All those in favor, say Aye; those opposed, say No.

[Colin]

NAY

[PBrunsel]

Nay

[DanielX]

Nay

[MasterJedi]

NAY

[Sam Spade]

Aye.